Bill · S.Res. 371· Senate(119-SRES-371)
A resolution honoring the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at the Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Introduced
- 9/2/2025
- Last activity
- 9/8/2025 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6439)
- Sponsored by
- Amy Klobuchar
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
S. Res. 371 is a resolution to honor the victims and survivors of a mass shooting at the Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The event occurred on August 27, 2025, resulting in the deaths of 2 children and injuries to 21 others. The Senate condemns the violence and offers condolences to the families and loved ones affected. It also recognizes the bravery of first responders and community members. The resolution expresses solidarity with the affected community and all others scarred by gun violence. It concludes that people deserve to feel safe in schools and places of worship.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would children be better off under this?+2
The resolution honors children who were victims of the shooting.
Would students be better off under this?+2
The resolution honors students and recognizes their right to feel safe in schools.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The resolution specifically honors the Minneapolis community.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Emotional Support and Recognition: The Senate offers condolences to families and honors the memory of victims, which provides official recognition of their loss (Section 1 and 2).
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Acknowledgment of First Responders: The resolution commends the bravery and service of law enforcement, medical teams, and volunteers who helped others (Section 3).
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Community Solidarity: The resolution stands in solidarity with the Catholic community, the Minneapolis community, and other faith communities and schools scarred by violence (Section 2 and 7).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+2Good For Students+2Good For Urban Residents+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+1
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 months ago | To correct a capitalization error. |
- 9/8/2025
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6439)
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6439: 2)
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6439)
- 9/2/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5566-5567)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Tina SmithDemocrat · Minnesota